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Aphrodite
Jun 27, 2006

Top Hats Monthly posted:

I'm attracted to frat bros with lovely tattoos who make gay jokes about a pair of highly respectable Swedish twins

Technically they're not gay jokes because they're referring to them as female.

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Teemu Pokemon
Jun 19, 2004

To sign them is my real test

With full no movement clause

Top Hats Monthly posted:

I'm attracted to frat bros with lovely tattoos who make gay jokes about a pair of highly respectable Swedish twins

which word filter is this?

Aphrodite
Jun 27, 2006

I think the Hawks are going to lose, because I still believe that there is hope in this universe.

Iodised QQ
Jul 23, 2004

Eric the Mauve posted:

Why is Greiss even starting then? Did Capuano learn nothing from what happened literally less than 24 hours ago?

Placing "Capuano" and "learn" in the same question rarely returns the answer of yes.

At least Tavares can't get hurt today. Isles had 2 dudes score their first career goals last night against Buffalo, I'm expecting 3 more to do it tonight just because.

Kyrosiris
May 24, 2006

You try to be happy when everyone is summoning you everywhere to "be their friend".



Top Hats Monthly posted:

I'm attracted to frat bros with lovely tattoos who make gay jokes about a pair of highly respectable Swedish twins

I love how people will still whine about that without having listened to it and thus totally missing the context of that Benn was incredibly uncomfortable and goaded by our completely trash sports radio station "personalities".

(It's nice that I can completely trash The Ticket here without basically ostracizing myself from a good portion of the fanbase)

Aphrodite
Jun 27, 2006

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

You can't goad someone who doesn't already make gay jokes into making them though.

Shinjobi
Jul 10, 2008


Gravy Boat 2k

Kyrosiris posted:

I love how people will still whine about that without having listened to it and thus totally missing the context of that Benn was incredibly uncomfortable and goaded by our completely trash sports radio station "personalities".

(It's nice that I can completely trash The Ticket here without basically ostracizing myself from a good portion of the fanbase)

Wait, what? I must have missed this segment you're talking about.



But gently caress it. Benn rules, gently caress the haters.

JawKnee
Mar 24, 2007





You'll take the ride to leave this town along that yellow line

Kyrosiris posted:

I love how people will still whine about that without having listened to it and thus totally missing the context of that Benn was incredibly uncomfortable and goaded by our completely trash sports radio station "personalities".

(It's nice that I can completely trash The Ticket here without basically ostracizing myself from a good portion of the fanbase)

Seguin however jumped right in

Glambags
Dec 28, 2003

Can someone just tell me if I should root for the isles or flyers to win tonight

Kyrosiris
May 24, 2006

You try to be happy when everyone is summoning you everywhere to "be their friend".



Shinjobi posted:

Wait, what? I must have missed this segment you're talking about.



But gently caress it. Benn rules, gently caress the haters.

That whole Bad Radio thing they did with Jamie and Tyler where the radio dudes were all "oh those Sedin twins, they're so weird, huh" and basically goaded them into insinuating the Sedins have gay incestual sex, and now no one will ever leave it be, and completely ignore context.

Top Hats Monthly
Jun 22, 2011


People are people so why should it be, that you and I should get along so awfully blink blink recall STOP IT YOU POSH LITTLE SHIT

JawKnee posted:

Seguin however jumped right in

I think Benn realized what he said and stopped and Seguin kept going

Krime
Jul 30, 2003

Somebody has to do the scoring around here.

Glambags posted:

Can someone just tell me if I should root for the isles or flyers to win tonight

Do you want to face Jeff Zatkoff in a 7 game playoff series?

Kyrosiris
May 24, 2006

You try to be happy when everyone is summoning you everywhere to "be their friend".



JawKnee posted:

Seguin however jumped right in

Yeah, that's basically undeniable. :v:

Matt Zerella
Oct 7, 2002

Norris'es are back baby. It's good again. Awoouu (fox Howl)

Glambags posted:

Can someone just tell me if I should root for the isles or flyers to win tonight

I'm rooting for the Rangers to end up in the Metro bracket because gently caress it, I don't want to hear people whine about "you had an easy path :qq: "

Starsfan
Sep 29, 2007

This is what happens when you disrespect Cam Neely
Who the gently caress cares if Benn and Seguin are homophobes and have poo poo personalities, that's like 95% of hockey players / professional athletes from college age on up.

I like them because they are better than the homophobes and assholes that the other teams employ.

Koopa Kid
Aug 21, 2007



mastershakeman posted:

It's quite possible they get eliminated by the world's most boring hockey team in the first round so the doom and gloom was justified. Hell, if panarin hadn't had been phenomenally good as a rookie they'd have had a terrible year

I'm not saying the meltdowns weren't justified, just comparing the past notion that someone would solve all of Chicago's problems by taking a bad deal for no reason to the "someone could take Datsyuk's contract" idea, and anticipating a similar result.

Shinjobi
Jul 10, 2008


Gravy Boat 2k

Kyrosiris posted:

That whole Bad Radio thing they did with Jamie and Tyler where the radio dudes were all "oh those Sedin twins, they're so weird, huh" and basically goaded them into insinuating the Sedins have gay incestual sex, and now no one will ever leave it be, and completely ignore context.


Who gives a poo poo?

I'm just so outraged poo poo was talked about players from another organization. Especially players that aren't anywhere close to the team I follow. In the realm of "professional athletes aren't always the best people," poo poo talking other players isn't even a blip on the radar. Unless you think Benn and Seguin actually feel that strongly about the Sedins, in which case I guess there's cause for concern.


Aphrodite
Jun 27, 2006

We don't really need a narrative about Benn being a homophobe anyway, since he's already a Dustin Brown Lite and that's plenty reason to dislike him.

xzzy
Mar 5, 2009

Koopa Kid posted:

I'm not saying the meltdowns weren't justified, just comparing the past notion that someone would solve all of Chicago's problems by taking a bad deal for no reason to the "someone could take Datsyuk's contract" idea, and anticipating a similar result.

Well going back to 2010 it's worked pretty well for Chicago, so it wasn't totally crazy to figure it would happen again.

I don't remember any meltdowns either, I think everyone knew the team was stuck with Bickell and were just being sardonic about it.

I guess losing Sharp and Saad kind of sucked, but those aren't the best players the team has had to unload either so whatevs, it's how the NHL works.

Shawn Cotureier
Jan 21, 2009

Still better than Umberger
https://twitter.com/BILLadelphia1/status/719284175338139648

No Giroux, Simmonds or Couturier

Neuvirth is also starting

I have to think Medvedev is going to come in and cover for someone, maybe Ghost or Streit?

Ginette Reno
Nov 18, 2006

How Doers get more done
Fun Shoe
There's no reason not to call up Jarry since there's no max roster size for playoff rosters. Still expect Murray or Fleury to start game one. Won't officially panic until it's confirmed otherwise.


e:

quote:

GMJR on Penguins' Jarry call-up: "At this point, it is for depth in practice."

That doesn't seem too concerning. But then there's this:


quote:

Just asked GMJR if Zatkoff and Jarry will be the goalies for Game 1. His response: "Too early to tell."

Which is very concerning. Ah well, we'll see what happens

Ginette Reno fucked around with this message at 23:14 on Apr 10, 2016

Koopa Kid
Aug 21, 2007



xzzy posted:

Well going back to 2010 it's worked pretty well for Chicago, so it wasn't totally crazy to figure it would happen again.

I don't remember any meltdowns either, I think everyone knew the team was stuck with Bickell and were just being sardonic about it.

I guess losing Sharp and Saad kind of sucked, but those aren't the best players the team has had to unload either so whatevs, it's how the NHL works.

People didn't mind as much here no, the writing was pretty much on the wall for Sharp especially. And obviously the Hawks still got a get out of jail free card in the form of Panarin, at least for one more year, but it looks like teams are finally wising up that they can wait it out for an actual good player getting cut instead of picking up garbage and then watching the Hawks stomp them.

I think the Wings can probably manage ok without Dats as well, as he's been less of a factor lately. Thing is the Wings probably aren't going to be getting favours like a Richards-esque sweetheart deal or salary relief in the near future, and portions of the fanbase aren't going to like that new reality.

Koopa Kid fucked around with this message at 23:15 on Apr 10, 2016

Neodoomium
Jun 20, 2001

You are now hearing this
noise in your head.



Koopa Kid posted:

I'm not saying the meltdowns weren't justified, just comparing the past notion that someone would solve all of Chicago's problems by taking a bad deal for no reason to the "someone could take Datsyuk's contract" idea, and anticipating a similar result.

The only way anyone would consider it is if they were trying to hit the cap floor, which I don't even know if anyone is in danger of that. It's one thing to wish for that to happen, it's another to expect it.

I also wish for a fortune but I don't expect it.


Also I disagree with the idea that Datsyuk is less of or not a factor on this team. He drives a lot of the offense they do get with his vision. He's definitely lost two steps, but the mind is still there and he does great things like bouncing in two dozen goals off of shittier linemates

tofes
Mar 31, 2011

#1 Milpitas Dave and Buster's superfan since 2013
I'm glad the team I like isn't full of a bunch of shitheads

Koopa Kid
Aug 21, 2007



Neodoomium posted:

The only way anyone would consider it is if they were trying to hit the cap floor, which I don't even know if anyone is in danger of that. It's one thing to wish for that to happen, it's another to expect it.

I also wish for a fortune but I don't expect it.

If the cap's not rising then neither can the floor, right? The only team that needed a deal like that was Arizona and they've still got Pronger on the books next season iirc

Neodoomium
Jun 20, 2001

You are now hearing this
noise in your head.



Koopa Kid posted:

If the cap's not rising then neither can the floor, right? The only team that needed a deal like that was Arizona and they've still got Pronger on the books next season iirc

Yeah, I asked earlier if anyone was legitimately close and I didn't see a response. I think we're just going to have a very expensive empty locker.

Levitate
Sep 30, 2005

randy newman voice

YOU'VE GOT A LAFRENIÈRE IN ME

Glambags posted:

Can someone just tell me if I should root for the isles or flyers to win tonight

I think if both the Pens top goalies really are injured and won't be starting the series then it's a toss up.

Ginette Reno posted:

There's no reason not to call up Jarry since there's no max roster size for playoff rosters. Still expect Murray or Fleury to start game one. Won't officially panic until it's confirmed otherwise.


e:


That doesn't seem too concerning. But then there's this:


Which is very concerning. Ah well, we'll see what happens

Honestly I'd bet one of Murray or Fleury to be ready, this just feels more like a "well they're injured might as well give them as much rest as possible for now" but if they both have concussions you never know, poo poo can end up taking a long time to get right and a goalie with PCS probably isn't going to be very good.


tofes posted:

I'm glad the team I like isn't full of a bunch of shitheads

The Rangers all seem pretty likable to be honest and haven't opened their mouths to say any real dumb poo poo lately.

a false
Mar 5, 2009

I DECIDE
WHO LIVES
AND WHO DIES

Glambags posted:

Can someone just tell me if I should root for the isles or flyers to win tonight

isles.

Glambags
Dec 28, 2003

Levitate posted:

The Rangers all seem pretty likable to be honest and haven't opened their mouths to say any real dumb poo poo lately.

Oh no this isnt true at all, Hank is a big baby and Chris Kreider hurt some guy who gets hurt all the time, and Rick Nash said he didn't like being in Columbus Ohio so he should be hated for that iirc.

And Kevin Hayes is from Boston

Levitate
Sep 30, 2005

randy newman voice

YOU'VE GOT A LAFRENIÈRE IN ME

Glambags posted:

And Kevin Hayes is from Boston

You've got me there

On the bright side you can't understand his accent well enough to know if he's saying lovely things

Ginette Reno
Nov 18, 2006

How Doers get more done
Fun Shoe

Levitate posted:

I think if both the Pens top goalies really are injured and won't be starting the series then it's a toss up.


Honestly I'd bet one of Murray or Fleury to be ready, this just feels more like a "well they're injured might as well give them as much rest as possible for now" but if they both have concussions you never know, poo poo can end up taking a long time to get right and a goalie with PCS probably isn't going to be very good.


The Rangers all seem pretty likable to be honest and haven't opened their mouths to say any real dumb poo poo lately.

Yeah I do still expect one or both of them to be ready. Fleury has been resting for a while, and Sullivan originally said they took Murray out of that game for precautionary reasons which makes it sound like Murray was coming out of that game after that hit whether he thought he could continue or not. They also have until Wednesday or Thursday to rest up some more.

I don't even want to think about Zatkoff starting a playoff game, but if it comes to that, oh well. I think the Pens could still win a series with him if they absolutely had to, but it'd be touch and go. He's not as big a disaster as some Pens fans think, but he is obviously far worse than Murray/Maf. He had a 917 this year though so it's not like he's a complete and utter sieve.


e: Also :lol: at the Islanders lineup for the game tonight. I get resting your guys but it's like they took every NHLer of quality out they could think of. I guess we know what team they don't want to play.

Eric the Mauve
May 8, 2012

Making you happy for a buck since 199X
FWIW I would rather the Penguins accept their fate than rush MAF or Murray out there at anything less than 100.0% recovered, because hotbrains are not to be trifled with, that poo poo can gently caress a guy up for the rest of his life.

Still think starting Jarry and hoping he starts hot is better than Zatkoff and certain defeat though.

WhiskeyJuvenile
Feb 15, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
N: Caps starting Grubauer tonight, probably meaning that Holtby won't beat Brodeur's record

v: :sigh: I mean I get it, but still

Pornographic Memory
Dec 17, 2008
good lord i can't wait for the playoffs to start so i can just see who starts in goal for the pens and accept what happens instead of reading everybody panicking about it for the next 3-4 days

Deus Ex Macklemore
Jul 2, 2004


Zelensky's Zealots
I hope this is just Rutherford trolling everyone and game 1 will be MAF and Murray. Jesus Christ the sky is not falling.






Yet.

Chad Sexington
May 26, 2005

I think he made a beautiful post and did a great job and he is good.
https://twitter.com/rahulbali/status/719289587508584449

:allears:

Iodised QQ
Jul 23, 2004

Ginette Reno posted:


e: Also :lol: at the Islanders lineup for the game tonight. I get resting your guys but it's like they took every NHLer of quality out they could think of. I guess we know what team they don't want to play.

if they wanted to completely throw the game they wouldn't be starting the only quality healthy goalie on the roster in this game, even if they plan to pull him after a period or two it's still pretty risky/dumb and shows a moderate interest in putting forth a quality performance


edit: https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/719294212634775552

that's a pretty gross lineup but i still think it's better than what the flyers are icing, mostly because I have no idea what a Weal is

Iodised QQ fucked around with this message at 00:03 on Apr 11, 2016

Mage_Boy
Dec 18, 2003

This hotdog is about as real as your story Steve Simmons




Eric the Mauve posted:

FWIW I would rather the Penguins accept their fate than rush MAF or Murray out there at anything less than 100.0% recovered, because hotbrains are not to be trifled with, that poo poo can gently caress a guy up for the rest of his life.

Still think starting Jarry and hoping he starts hot is better than Zatkoff and certain defeat though.

Jarry was a good goalie for the first half of the season. He is worn out as poo poo right now because Clark Donatelli is a bad coach and didn't give him a day off no matter who they had as backup. I think Zatkoff will actually be the better choice at this point.

Eric the Mauve
May 8, 2012

Making you happy for a buck since 199X

Pornographic Memory posted:

good lord i can't wait for the playoffs to start so i can just see who starts in goal for the pens and accept what happens instead of reading everybody panicking about it for the next 3-4 days

We won't have to wait that long. If Murray/MAF isn't practicing within the next day or two they won't be going in game 1.

I'm pessimistic MAF will play again at all this year but with Murray even if he misses game 1 we can hope maybe he'll be back by like game 3.

e: it's kinda funny, with all the hotbrain awareness now I wonder if even like 5 years ago this wouldn't have turned out a lot differently with the team saying Murray's fine and starting him and him playing badly and everyone going "lol can't handle playoff pressure."

Eric the Mauve fucked around with this message at 00:08 on Apr 11, 2016

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grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Neodoomium posted:

Yeah, I asked earlier if anyone was legitimately close and I didn't see a response. I think we're just going to have a very expensive empty locker.

It's either that or the Wings give up a hell of a good asset and take a miserable contract like Brooks Laich back.

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